Asparagus Seeds – Mary Washington

[split_description] Why You’ll Love It Perennial Favorite: Once established, this asparagus will produce delicious spears every spring for 15–20 years. Tender and Tasty: Green spears with tight purple tips are known for their excellent texture and mild, nutty flavor. Cold Hardy: Tolerates frost and overwinters reliably in zones 3–8. Low Maintenance: Easy to grow in well-drained soil — gets better with age and minimal care. Plant Characteristics Height: 3–5 feet (fern stage) Growth Habit: Upright perennial with fern-like foliage after harvest season Spear Type: Green stalks with slightly purple tips Days to Maturity: Harvest begins in 2–3 years after establishment from seed Hardiness: Perennial in zones 3–8 Flavor and Culinary Uses Flavor: Mild, nutty, and slightly sweet with a tender bite Culinary Uses: Excellent for roasting, grilling, steaming, stir-frying, or adding to quiches and pastas Companion Planting Tips Good Companions: Tomatoes, parsley, basil, and marigolds Avoid Planting Near: Onions, garlic, and other alliums Bonus Benefit: Asparagus ferns create shade and shelter for pollinators when left to grow after harvest Common Issues and Solutions Thin Spears: Avoid harvesting too early in establishment; feed with compost or organic fertilizer Asparagus Beetles: Remove by hand or apply neem oil if infestation occurs Weed Competition: Keep beds mulched and weed-free, especially in the first few seasons Seeds Per Packet 1g Approximately 43 3g Approximately 129